American Trucking Associations announced a series of additions to the lineup for its annual management conference and exhibition, which will be held October 1 to October 4 in Las Vegas.

“We know ATA’s members are leaders in this industry,” said Chris Spear, ATA president and CEO. “MCE is the perfect place, not just to demonstrate that leadership, but to learn from fellow industry leaders about the new and exciting directions trucking and our association are headed.”

The featured speakers at this year’s event are John Bozella, president and CEO of the Association of Global Automakers; Diane Swonk, founder of DS Economics; Former White House Chief of Staff Andrew Card; Kent Lindner, senior vice president and COO of consumer risk analytics at Bank of America and FMCSA Administrator Scott Darling.

In addition, attendees will have the opportunity to get a political update from pollsters Peter Hart and Neil Newhouse, as well as hear from leaders in the field of automated vehicles during a Transport Topics-led panel featuring Josh Switkes, president and CEO of Peloton Technologies; Sean Waters, director of compliance and regulatory affairs of Daimler Trucks North America; Michael Roeth, executive director of the North American Council for Freight Efficiency and Jude Hurin, administrator of the management services and programs division at the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles.

“MCE annually features one of the most impressive programs of any major trucking event and this year is no different,” said Pat Thomas, ATA chairman and senior vice president of state government affairs for UPS. “I would encourage anyone in our industry – member or not – who is serious about the future of trucking to join us this year in Las Vegas.”